--- title: "Request for Information - Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f9255fb-61e3-4a04-b708-cb9982df0ec0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f9255fb-61e3-4a04-b708-cb9982df0ec0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f9255fb-61e3-4a04-b708-cb9982df0ec0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f9255fb-61e3-4a04-b708-cb9982df0ec0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-29" --- # Request for Information - Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f9255fb-61e3-4a04-b708-cb9982df0ec0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f9255fb-61e3-4a04-b708-cb9982df0ec0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f9255fb-61e3-4a04-b708-cb9982df0ec0.json) ## Summary The West Sussex County Council is seeking a suitable delivery partner for the design, implementation, and operation of a hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network as part of the "Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region" project. The procurement process, currently at the planning stage, aims to address identified use cases, promote innovation, and enhance network capabilities. Key milestones include an engagement end date of December 20, 2023. The project falls under the industry category of telephone operator services and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in telecommunications, network infrastructure, technology solutions, and innovation services to collaborate with West Sussex County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in wireless networks and system integration are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project involves designing, testing, and maintaining advanced networks, delivering use cases, and supporting ongoing innovation activities, offering growth prospects for qualified businesses within the telecommunications sector. ## Notice West Sussex County Council intends to procure a suitable delivery partner for the design, implementation and operation of a hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network and the delivery of agreed "Use Cases" across three site locations (Growers and Colleges). The procurement will cover the following activities: * design, installation and testing of the hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network * solutions to address the identified "growing" use cases, associated benefits & costs savings * systems integration to ensure that the Use Case solutions and the network work together * capacity to deliver further Use Cases to expand the scope of the project over time * support for the colleges and growers to implement the Use Cases * hardware, software and devices to support the network and the Use Cases * ongoing maintenance & support participation in showcasing and network events at the college and grower sites and development of playbooks to encourage further use and innovation * an ecosystem of innovation partners to bring further value and showcase the advanced wireless network ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc83efed-0a94-44a6-9df9-13db0ccbb903 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Dec 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79511000 - Telephone operator services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2024 at 12:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc83efed-0a94-44a6-9df9-13db0ccbb903 - 19 Dec 2023 at 09:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc83efed-0a94-44a6-9df9-13db0ccbb903 - 8 Dec 2023 at 15:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc83efed-0a94-44a6-9df9-13db0ccbb903 - 1 Dec 2023 at 15:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc83efed-0a94-44a6-9df9-13db0ccbb903 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc83efed-0a94-44a6-9df9-13db0ccbb903 29th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1ed0d7b-f04b-4b88-82db-c3e6009eb6d1 Request for Information Questionnaire to be completed - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a6bc01e-2ba4-4bcb-9e82-7bb62aca9d6e Summary Information for GS5GIR - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/619ec1ac-e428-4e19-9d89-eb996954845e Summary Information about this opportunity - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa9805f1-716f-4f18-a019-482930899d23 RFI Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/771f2c11-b21a-4edf-833c-66f2d603c2b7 Clarification to all bidders regarding updated documents attached to this Notice. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc398669-91e4-4179-be06-62647cead835 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e52f12c6-e4a2-4b11-b5d9-c11ac8bf9772 Clarification Log 3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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